Background: Researchers in tobacco control are concerned about the increasing
prevalence of waterpipe smoking in the United States, which may pose similar risks as …

To date, no smoking cessation programs are available for Arab American (ARA) men, who
are a vulnerable population with high rates of smoking. Thus, the primary aim of this one …

Objectives We aimed to conduct culturally-based participatory research to assess cultural
and belief contexts for smoking behaviours within Mandarin and Cantonese communities …

Background Evidence suggests that dual cigarette and water pipe use is growing among
minority groups, particularly among Arab Americans. Differences in nicotine dependence …

Introduction: Arab Americans are a growing population in the United States. In the 2011
American Community Survey, the US Census Bureau reported there were close to 1.8 …

Purpose: The authors determined the prevalence of smoking among Arab immigrants living
in Colorado. The authors also evaluated the relationship between acculturation and tobacco …

Tobacco use is a serious public health problem among Arab Americans with limited English
proficiency. The main goal of this study was to develop a culturally-tailored and linguistically …

Objective: to examine factors associated with cigarette and hookah smoking among Middle
Eastern (ME) Arab college women. Participants: 406 adult women of ME Arabic background …

Counseling psychology, along with related helping professions, has realized the
tremendous impact of culture on the development of individuals and families …

Aim: Waterpipe smoking is becoming increasingly popular in the US, especially among
minority groups. The purpose of this preliminary study was to explore the patterns of …